Awareness

The Mooroopna Water Tower and the big gum tree in Monash Park, Shepparton, were lit up in purple, in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2015. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust. Elder abuse also extends to abuse of Power of Attorney.
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Following on with the success of "A Common Word between Us and You" is A Common Word Among Youth. This is a program fostered by the Right Start Foundation International which offers placements for youth between 18 - 35 to participate in training for initiating change and translating international issues into local community activities.
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The B’nai Brith Anti Defamation Commission aims to promote respect and justice and oppose racism and hatred. They run many programs one of which is a Multifaith Future Leaders Program. The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is accepting nominations for its Multifaith Future Leaders Program for young and upcoming religious leaders for a one-day program in July 2015.

Welcome to Country

Shepparton Interfaith Network acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.

Interfaith Prayers for Peace

Shabbat Blessings

Racism: Community Reporting Tool

Regardless of where you’re from, what you look like, what you believe or what language you speak, no one should have to endure racism in the place they call home. You can report racism you have experienced in Victoria, here.

Back your neighbour

The government is withdrawing support services for people living in our communities who have fled war and persecution, including financial support and trauma counselling from victims of torture. Read more here